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WANGING’OMBE DISTRICT COUNCIL

JOINT MID TERM EXAMINATION MARCH 2023


FORM ONE PHYSICS
Time:2:30 hours
INSTRUCTIONS
1. This paper consists section A, B and C
2. Answer all questions in ALL sections
SECTION A (15 MARKS)
1. For each of the following items ( i-x ) choose the correct answer among the given alternatives and
write its letter in the box provided.
i. People who study physics are known as
A. Physikos
B. Scientists
C. Physicists
D. Philosopher
ii. Physics is …………………………..
A. A quantitative science
B. An experimental science
C. The most basic science
D. Analytical science
iii. The following represents a set of branches of physics except
A. Agro business, Mechanics and Molecules
B. Heat, Optics, Mechanics and Electricity
C. Biophysics, Geophysics, Chemo physics and Astrophysics
D. Wave, Physics of the atom and Radionuclide
iv. Physics is ………………………………
A. The study of science
B. The relation of matter
C. The study of matter in relation to energy
D. None of the above
v. One of the following activities does not show the application of physics
A. Observing using microscope
B. Using a beam balance and a pair of scissors
C. Along of wood lying in a horizontally floor
D. A man walking
vi. Laboratory rules are useful in…..
A. Making students to enjoy science subject
B. Making students conduct experiments freely
C. Ensuring safety while in the laboratory
D. Ensuring good communication with other students and the teachers
vii. A victim of electric shock is helped by………..
A. Artificial respiration
B. Being rushed to the hospital
C. Drinking enough water
D. Having bed rest
viii. A micrometer screw gauge is used to measure
A. Distance of a car
B. Mass of a car
C. Diameter of a wire
D. Length of a table
ix. Below is a list of apparatus found in physics laboratory which one is NOT ?
A. Sulphuric acid
B. Micrometer screw gauge
C. Meter ruler
D. Laboratory thermometer
x. For a fire to break out three requirements must be fulfilled….
A. 0xygen, Carborn dioxide, and foam
B. Oxygen, Fuel and Powder
C. Heat ,Fuel and Oxygen
D. Fire , Iron and Wood

i ii iii iv v vi vii viii ix x

2. Match each item in list A with a response in list B by writing its letter bellow the number of the
corresponding items in the table provided.

LIST A LIST B
i. Antibiotic solution A. SI –unit is meter
ii. Antiseptic soap B. To wash hand and wounds
iii. A pair of scissor C. To measure body temperature
iv. Bandages and cotton D. To tighten clip bandages
wool E. To clean and cover wounds
v. Safety pin F. To cut adhesive tapes, bandages and gauze
G. To clean wound
LIST A i ii iii iv v
LIST B
SECTION B ( 70 MARKS) Answer all questions

3. Mention four (4) transport vessels that relay on the laws of physics

(i)…………………………………………………………………….

(ii)……………………………………………………………………

(iii)………………………………………………………………..

(iv)…………………………………………………………………

4. (a) What do you understand by the term Laboratory


……………………………………………………………...........................................................................................
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
(b) Early in the morning your Headmaster asked you to outline the types of laboratory found in your
school,What are they..?
(i)………………………………………………………..
(ii)……………………………………………………….
(iii)………………………………………………………
5. What could be the features of a good laboratory
(i)……………………………………………………………………………....................................
(ii)……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
(iii)……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
(iv)…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
6. Mention five (5) safety measures in physics laboratory
(i)………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
(ii)…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
(iii)……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
(iv)……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
(v)…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
7. Kitumbika the physics teacher at Ujindile Secondary school was teaching Laboratory Apparatus and
Safety, you got the chance to attend that lesson outline any five laboratory Apparatus with their
uses.

Apparatus uses

8. (a) It is the Holiday and you are at home your young brother asked you to elaborate to him the
meaning of the terms below.
(i) First aid ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
(ii) First aid kit …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
(b)On his way to school Nziku was bitten by a snake,then he was given first aid by his fellow student

Mbilinyi,Do you think what could be the importance of giving first aid to Nziku.?
(i) ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
(ii)………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
(iii)……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...................
9. (a) Nowadays physics knowledge is mostly used in day to day life, Discuss four (4) areas of where
physics is applicable.
(i)……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...
(ii)…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
(iii)…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………..................................................................
(iv)…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
(b) According to your views what is the importance of mathematics in
physics………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

SECTION C (15 MARKS)


10. (a) why is necessary to wear gloves when giving first aid to a bleeding person?
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
(b) Draw the symbols for the warning signs for each of the following
(i) Flammable

(ii) Corrosive

(iii) Toxic

(iv) Electrical shock

(v) Radio active

(c ) Name all steps involved in scientific investigation. Use diagram

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